Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam dam
Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam
Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam, located in Anderson, Texas, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This Earth dam stands at a height of 19.7 feet and has a structural length of 790 feet, with a storage capacity of 506 acre-feet and a surface area of 64.25 acres. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water supply, and is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release.
Despite its age not being specified in the data, the dam has been inspected as recently as September 2010, with its condition assessed as "Not Rated" and hazard potential listed as "Not Available." The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and other management measures are not provided in the data, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and documentation. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3330 cubic feet per second, the Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Overall, Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the region, ensuring water security and flood protection for the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of such dams become increasingly important to safeguard against potential risks and ensure effective water management practices. The dam's presence highlights the interconnectedness between water resources and climate resilience, emphasizing the need for ongoing attention and investment in sustainable infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 155 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 3,850 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 6,040 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,250 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 56 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Brushy Creek Ranch Lake Dam.